Question 1

How is RNA different from DNA?

Accepted Answer

A) RNA usually exists as a single strand. 
B) The sugar ribose is substituted for deoxyribose. 
C) The base uracil exists only in RNA. 
D) All of the above are true. 
A) RNA usually exists as a single strand. 
B) The sugar ribose is substituted for deoxyribose. 
C) The base uracil exists only in RNA. 
D) All of the above are true. D

Question 2

Match the term with the definition that best fits.
-The binding of two complementary pairs of DNA

Accepted Answer

A) Primer 
B) Polymerase chain reaction 
C) Hybridization 
D) Probe 
E) Amplicon DNA sequence 
A) Primer 
B) Polymerase chain reaction 
C) Hybridization 
D) Probe 
E) Amplicon DNA sequence C

Question 3

When an individual is said to be group A,it refers to the individual's:

Accepted Answer

A) alleles. 
B) haplotype. 
C) genotype. 
D) phenotype. 
A) alleles. 
B) haplotype. 
C) genotype. 
D) phenotype. D

Question 4

In relationship testing,a "direct exclusion" is established when a genetic marker is:

Accepted Answer

A) present in the child but absent in both the mother and alleged father. 
B) present in the child,absent in the mother,and present in the alleged father. 
C) absent in the child,present in the mother,and the alleged father. 
D) absent in the child,present in the mother,and absent in the alleged father. 
A) present in the child but absent in both the mother and alleged father. 
B) present in the child,absent in the mother,and present in the alleged father. 
C) absent in the child,present in the mother,and the alleged father. 
D) absent in the child,present in the mother,and absent in the alleged father.

Question 5

Match the terms below with the definition that best fits.
-A gene that does not express a detectable product

Accepted Answer

A) Haplotypes 
B) Recessive 
C) Amorphic genes 
D) Codominant genes 
E) Polymorphic 
A) Haplotypes 
B) Recessive 
C) Amorphic genes 
D) Codominant genes 
E) Polymorphic

Question 6

Match the terms below with the definition that best fits.
-When a gene product is expressed only when it is inherited by both parents

Accepted Answer

A) Haplotypes 
B) Recessive 
C) Amorphic genes 
D) Codominant genes 
E) Polymorphic 
A) Haplotypes 
B) Recessive 
C) Amorphic genes 
D) Codominant genes 
E) Polymorphic

Question 7

Parents who are both phenotyped as group A cannot have a group O child.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
B) False 
A) True 
B) False

Question 8

In a family study,it was determined that all four siblings in the family had a different blood type: A,B,O,and AB.The parents were most likely ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) AA and BB 
B) AO and BB 
C) OO and AB 
D) AO and BO 
A) AA and BB 
B) AO and BB 
C) OO and AB 
D) AO and BO

Question 9

When using the Hardy-Weinberg equation to calculate genetic frequencies,which of the following must be true?

Accepted Answer

A) The population statistics must be large. 
B) Mutations cannot occur. 
C) Mating must be random. 
D) All of the above are true. 
A) The population statistics must be large. 
B) Mutations cannot occur. 
C) Mating must be random. 
D) All of the above are true.

Question 10

Match the term with the definition that best fits.
-Short segment of DNA with a known sequence that can be labeled with a marker

Accepted Answer

A) Primer 
B) Polymerase chain reaction 
C) Hybridization 
D) Probe 
E) Amplicon DNA sequence 
A) Primer 
B) Polymerase chain reaction 
C) Hybridization 
D) Probe 
E) Amplicon DNA sequence

Question 11

What is meant by the term autosomal?

Accepted Answer

A) A trait that is not carried on the sex chromosomes 
B) A trait that is carried on the sex chromosome 
C) A trait that is expressed only in the parents 
D) A gene that does not express a characteristic 
A) A trait that is not carried on the sex chromosomes 
B) A trait that is carried on the sex chromosome 
C) A trait that is expressed only in the parents 
D) A gene that does not express a characteristic

Question 12

Of the following markers that can be used to test for paternity,which marker provides the most useful statistical value?

Accepted Answer

A) Human leukocyte antigen typing 
B) D antigens 
C) ABO system antigens 
D) The Kidd system (Jka,Jkb) 
A) Human leukocyte antigen typing 
B) D antigens 
C) ABO system antigens 
D) The Kidd system (Jka,Jkb)

Question 13

Match the term with the definition that best fits.
-Marks the sequence to be amplified during PCR

Accepted Answer

A) Primer 
B) Polymerase chain reaction 
C) Hybridization 
D) Probe 
E) Amplicon DNA sequence 
A) Primer 
B) Polymerase chain reaction 
C) Hybridization 
D) Probe 
E) Amplicon DNA sequence

Question 14

Most blood group systems are inherited as:

Accepted Answer

A) autosomal recessive. 
B) autosomal dominant. 
C) sex-linked recessive. 
D) autosomal codominant. 
A) autosomal recessive. 
B) autosomal dominant. 
C) sex-linked recessive. 
D) autosomal codominant.

Question 15

The linked HLA genes on each chromosome are inherited as a:

Accepted Answer

A) haplotype. 
B) phenotype. 
C) genotype. 
D) antithetical pair. 
A) haplotype. 
B) phenotype. 
C) genotype. 
D) antithetical pair.

Question 16

Hematopoietic progenitor cell engraftment evaluation following a transplant evaluates which specific markers in the recipient?

Accepted Answer

A) Similarities and differences of short tandem repeats of DNA 
B) HLA typing differences 
C) Sequence specific primers 
D) Hybridized probes 
A) Similarities and differences of short tandem repeats of DNA 
B) HLA typing differences 
C) Sequence specific primers 
D) Hybridized probes

Question 17

Crossing over occurs during:

Accepted Answer

A) meiosis. 
B) mitosis. 
C) somatic cell division. 
D) zygote formation. 
A) meiosis. 
B) mitosis. 
C) somatic cell division. 
D) zygote formation.

Question 18

Match the terms below with the definition that best fits.
-When two genes are close together on the same chromosome and are inherited as a "group" or "bundle," they are inherited as this

Accepted Answer

A) Haplotypes 
B) Recessive 
C) Amorphic genes 
D) Codominant genes 
E) Polymorphic 
A) Haplotypes 
B) Recessive 
C) Amorphic genes 
D) Codominant genes 
E) Polymorphic

Question 19

Match the term with the definition that best fits.
-Amplified target sequences of DNA produced by polymerase chain reaction

Accepted Answer

A) Primer 
B) Polymerase chain reaction 
C) Hybridization 
D) Probe 
E) Amplicon DNA sequence 
A) Primer 
B) Polymerase chain reaction 
C) Hybridization 
D) Probe 
E) Amplicon DNA sequence

Question 20

In the PCR reaction,short pieces of single-stranded DNA that are complementary and mark the sequence to be amplified are called:

Accepted Answer

A) nucleotides. 
B) polymerases. 
C) primers. 
D) amplicons. 
A) nucleotides. 
B) polymerases. 
C) primers. 
D) amplicons.

How is RNA different from DNA?

Match the term with the definition that best fits. -The binding of two complementary pairs of DNA

When an individual is said to be group A,it refers to the individual's:

In relationship testing,a "direct exclusion" is established when a genetic marker is:

Match the terms below with the definition that best fits. -A gene that does not express a detectable product

Match the terms below with the definition that best fits. -When a gene product is expressed only when it is inherited by both parents

Parents who are both phenotyped as group A cannot have a group O child.

In a family study,it was determined that all four siblings in the family had a different blood type: A,B,O,and AB.The parents were most likely ____________.

When using the Hardy-Weinberg equation to calculate genetic frequencies,which of the following must be true?

Match the term with the definition that best fits. -Short segment of DNA with a known sequence that can be labeled with a marker

What is meant by the term autosomal?

Of the following markers that can be used to test for paternity,which marker provides the most useful statistical value?

Match the term with the definition that best fits. -Marks the sequence to be amplified during PCR

Most blood group systems are inherited as:

The linked HLA genes on each chromosome are inherited as a:

Hematopoietic progenitor cell engraftment evaluation following a transplant evaluates which specific markers in the recipient?

Crossing over occurs during:

Match the terms below with the definition that best fits. -When two genes are close together on the same chromosome and are inherited as a "group" or "bundle," they are inherited as this

Match the term with the definition that best fits. -Amplified target sequences of DNA produced by polymerase chain reaction

In the PCR reaction,short pieces of single-stranded DNA that are complementary and mark the sequence to be amplified are called:

Immunology: Basic Principles and Applications in the Blood Bank

Blood Banking Reagents: Overview and Applications

Abo and H Blood Group Systems and Secretor Status

Rh Blood Group System

Other Blood Group Systems

Antibody Detection and Identification

Compatibility Testing

Blood Bank Automation for Transfusion Services

Adverse Complications of Transfusions

Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn

Donor Selection and Phlebotomy

Testing of Donor Blood

Blood Component Preparation and Therapy

Transfusion Therapy in Selected Patients

Quality Assurance and Regulation of the Blood Industry and Safety Issues in the Blood Bank

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Exam 3: Genetic Principles in Blood Banking

How is RNA different from DNA?

Match the term with the definition that best fits. -The binding of two complementary pairs of DNA

When an individual is said to be group A,it refers to the individual's:

In relationship testing,a "direct exclusion" is established when a genetic marker is:

Match the terms below with the definition that best fits. -A gene that does not express a detectable product

Match the terms below with the definition that best fits. -When a gene product is expressed only when it is inherited by both parents

Parents who are both phenotyped as group A cannot have a group O child.

In a family study,it was determined that all four siblings in the family had a different blood type: A,B,O,and AB.The parents were most likely ____________.

When using the Hardy-Weinberg equation to calculate genetic frequencies,which of the following must be true?

Match the term with the definition that best fits. -Short segment of DNA with a known sequence that can be labeled with a marker

What is meant by the term autosomal?

Of the following markers that can be used to test for paternity,which marker provides the most useful statistical value?

Match the term with the definition that best fits. -Marks the sequence to be amplified during PCR

Most blood group systems are inherited as:

The linked HLA genes on each chromosome are inherited as a:

Hematopoietic progenitor cell engraftment evaluation following a transplant evaluates which specific markers in the recipient?

Crossing over occurs during:

Match the terms below with the definition that best fits. -When two genes are close together on the same chromosome and are inherited as a "group" or "bundle," they are inherited as this

Match the term with the definition that best fits. -Amplified target sequences of DNA produced by polymerase chain reaction

In the PCR reaction,short pieces of single-stranded DNA that are complementary and mark the sequence to be amplified are called:

Immunology: Basic Principles and Applications in the Blood Bank

Blood Banking Reagents: Overview and Applications

Abo and H Blood Group Systems and Secretor Status

Rh Blood Group System

Other Blood Group Systems

Antibody Detection and Identification

Compatibility Testing

Blood Bank Automation for Transfusion Services

Adverse Complications of Transfusions

Hemolytic Disease of the Fetus and Newborn

Donor Selection and Phlebotomy

Testing of Donor Blood

Blood Component Preparation and Therapy

Transfusion Therapy in Selected Patients

Quality Assurance and Regulation of the Blood Industry and Safety Issues in the Blood Bank

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